Month:February 2008
Yannick Tifu Release From PTO
Yannick Tifu was released from his PTO today. He went to play with his former ECHL team in Elmira but will be back for the Amerks’ game tomorrow night in Syracuse.
Rob Globke Returned To Rochester
Rob Globke was returned to the Rochester Americans today. With Florida making some additions at the NHL trade deadline, they now have more than enough forwards.
Rochester Americans Announce This Years' Hall Of Fame Inductees
 From Amerks.com: (Rochester, NY)… The Rochester Americans announced today that Craig Charron and Gates Orlando will become the 43rd and 44th members of the Amerks Hall of Fame on Sunday, April 6th at The Blue Cross Arena.Charron made his first season with the Rochester Americans in 1995-96 a memorable one. He led the club with …
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Marc-Andre Gragnani Returned To Amerks
Marc-Andre Gragnani has been returned to the Rochester Americans from the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres traded defenseman Brian Campbell to San Jose for forward Steve Bernier. Jochen Hecht and Max Afinogenov are also expected to return for the Sabres.
No Amerks Hockey Cards This Season
The company that usually makes the cards for team sets “goofed,” now it’s too late to have them made, so there won’t be a set of Amerks hockey cards this season. The Amerks and Recognition Experts had all intentions of getting a set out this year, appears as though this is outside of there control.
Weber's Mouth Keeps Him In The Box In Amerks 4-0 Loss
The Amerks played an identicle game to Friday’s as they were shut out once again in a 4-0 loss. Mike Weber took three rediculous penalties (one for four minutes after mouthing off). The Aeros scored twice with Weber in the box. In the first period the Amerks were the better team but goaltender Barry Brust …
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Three Power Play Goals Lead Senators To Victory
 Brian Elliott made 37 saves to get a shutout against the Amerks tonight. The Senators scored three power play goals in their 4-1 victory over the depleted Amerks. The Amerks totaled 56 penalty minutes during tonight’s game including two ten minute game misconducts, one against Mark Mancari and one against Mike Funk. At one point, …
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Marc-Andre Gragnani Called Up To Sabres
Once again passing over the most complete player (Mark Mancari), the Sabres have recalled Marc-Andre Gragnani. Mike Ryan (groin) and Jochen Hecht (Unknown) were injured in last night’s Sabres’ game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
David Brine Returns from Panthers
David Brine has returned to the Amerks after being called up to the Panthers.
Adam Dennis Leads Amerks to Victory
 Adam Dennis lead the Amerks to a 2-1 over time victory tonight against the Albany River Rats with 39 saves, 33 of those coming in the first two periods.  In over time Franklin MacDonald received a pass from Stefan Meyer and took a shot from the point, Anthony Stewart scored the game winner off of the rebound.
Drew Larman Recalled by Panthers
Drew Larman was recalled today by the Panthers to replace Stephen Weiss who is out at least two weeks with a broken finger.
Possible Call Ups
Adam Dennis has started in the past seven straight games due to Tyler Plante having a shoulder injury, let’s hope he can play soon to give Dennis a break in net. While Dennis has been on a hot streak, can he keep it up without a break? Also, if the shoulder injury to Plante that may …
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